longhorn
noun
long·horn
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhȯrn 
1
a
: any of the long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
b
2
or longhorn cheese
: a firm-textured usually mild cheese (such as cheddar or Colby)
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From the resilient armadillo to the majestic longhorn, each species embodies the spirit of the Lone Star State and serves as a reminder of our unique natural heritage.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of the longhorns have horn spans between six to 10 feet long.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
The park will continue to manage the longhorns as done previously, according to Hoeven’s office.
—Jack Dura, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, in a 2008 trademark dilution case involving the longhorn silhouette logo of University of Texas athletics, a federal judge in Texas found the logo had niche fame but not wide recognition by the American consuming public.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of the longhorns have horn spans between six to 10 feet long.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
The park will continue to manage the longhorns as done previously, according to Hoeven’s office.
—Jack Dura, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
For example, in a 2008 trademark dilution case involving the longhorn silhouette logo of University of Texas athletics, a federal judge in Texas found the logo had niche fame but not wide recognition by the American consuming public.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Longhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longhorn. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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longhorn
noun
long·horn
-ˌhȯ(ə)rn
: any of the cattle with long horns that were formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
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